Change Award

“Be the Change You Wish to See In the World”
-Gandhi

In 2008, the Foundation introduced the “Change” award to recognize a nonprofit employee who is always willing to jump in and do whatever needs to be done for the organization that employs him or her. The individual should promote and/or coordinate efforts that are significantly beneficial to affecting positive change in our community.

It is important to know that this award was created to reward “background” workers and those hidden gems of nonprofits who don’t typically make the news, don’t get grants, and yet provide extraordinary service to the community.

In 2008, the Change Award was given to Katrina Owensby of New Life Homes. A $1,000 grant was made in Katrina’s name to New Life Homes.